COMPONENTS: Wheels: · The diameter is the height of the wheel, which ranges from 43 to 80mm. As diameter increases, cruising speed increases and maneuverability decreases. (2) · The durometer is the hardness of the wheel. Wheels use the “A” scale from 0-100. 100 would be a very hard plastic. Softer wheels have more shock absorption, greater turning ability, and wear faster. (2) · A wheel’s profile is the point where the wheel touches the ground. Traction and stability increase with …showed first 75 words of 432 total…

…showed last 75 words of 432 total…long lasting (high durometer) and have a wide profile for control. (2) · The boot is stiff and has a much softer liner than specialty skates. (1) Aggressive: · Aggressive skates are made for doing stunts on ramps and rails. · The wheels are small (52-65mm) for better handling and narrow profiles for stunts. (1, 3) · The boot is comprised of a stiff plastic to soak up the shock of extreme skating. (3) · The boot often has straps for better restraint capability. (3)